NEMO Science Museum

“Discover the world for yourself”

The NEMO Science Center offers a unique experience for both young and old with activities and exhibits on each of its five floors. With the help of interactive experiments throughout the museum, science is explained in an understandable and fun way. Unlike most museums, at NEMO you are allowed to touch nearly everything you see on display. Therefore, a day spent at NEMO Amsterdam is especially fun for kids, though the educational experience is perfect for a science lover or learner of any age. At this museum, expect to learn exciting things like how lightning works, how to build a proper bridge, and the ability to try and capture as much energy as possible from sources such as water, wind, and light!

Notable Exhibits:

Sensational Science: This exhibition all about everyday experiences such as sound and light.

Science Throughout the Ages:A selection of research and discoveries from the past.

World of Shapes:Mathematics is all around you. Discover where to find it here.

Energize: Everything exist out of energy. How much water, wind, and light energy can you capture?

Machine Park: Learn everything there is to know about logistics and sending goods around the world.

Amazing Constructions:Nature is both mankind’s biggest friend and enemy. Learn how you can collaborate with nature to create huge structures.

Water World: Drinkable water has to go through a long process. This system in NEMO lets you prepare clean drinking water.

Water Power:Can you control an endless stream of water by building dams?

The Search for Life: Learn everything about the secrets of both life on earth and extraterrestrial life forms.

Teen Facts:Work together on these funny tests about teens and their hormones, including important information about sex.

Laboratory: In this exhibition, you are the scientist. But first you have to dress like one! Let all the crazy experiments begin!

Journey through the mind: Curious about what happens in your head? Discover everything about the human brain in an interactive way.

Energetica: Located on the roof of the building, you can learn how to generate power using the elements of nature.

Be prepared that after you visit NEMO Amsterdam, you won’t be looking at the world the same way again!

Note: We advise you to let yourself be well informed before your arrival about the many workshops or demonstrations that are happening throughout your visit that day in order to get the entire NEMO experience.

The video below gives you a nice look at the nearly endless possibilities that NEMO Amsterdam has to offer. This science museum in Amsterdam is a one of a kind. The video is fun, but one thing is for sure — you have to experience NEMO Science Center for yourself!

NEMO Amsterdam prices and discount tickets

You can acquire your tickets at the entrance for NEMO Amsterdam, or online to skip the long queues. On weekends, it is almost sure to be crowded, so book your tickets online to avoid the lines. You can show your e-ticket on your mobile device or print out a hard copy to take with you. Ask the reception at your hotel or hostel for printing access.Click the blue button below for discounted tickets!

Online discount tickets

NEMO Combitickets

Looking for an extra discount? We gathered some combitickets that allows you to enter the NEMO Museum and another attraction for a combined discounted price! Take a look at the offers we found below for Body Worlds, a canal cruise with pizza, and the Artis Royal Zoo!

Address, Contact Information and Route to the museum

NEMO Amsterdam is located at Oosterdok 2 which is very close to Amsterdam Central Station. When you are at Amsterdam Central Station, NEMO is very easy to recognize by its unique color and shape — just look for a copper-green building! It really is a one of a kind structure. It is meant to be a ship that is rising from the waters above Amsterdam’s IJ tunnel. The picture on the right is how NEMO looks from the outside.

Frequently Asked Questions about NEMO

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes! Visitors using wheelchairs or strollers and prams are able to easily access the museum. Elevators and ramps can be found throughout.

Can my child visit the museum alone?
Children aged 12 and above may visit the museum without an adult, but they may not supervise a younger child. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a supervisor aged 16 or above.

Do groups get a discount?
Yes, there are special discounted prices for groups, with free admission for the supervisors. See “Tickets and Prices” above.

Nemo Science Museum

Public Transportation

Nemo Amsterdam is located at Amsterdam Central Station. In this case any transport that brings you to Amsterdam Central Station, will lead you directly to Nemo Amsterdam. From Amsterdam Central Station it is a 5 minute walk to Oosterdok 2, which is the address of the Nemo museum.

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Sep 18, 2016

by Dan on NEMO Science Centre

Really entertaining!

It's amazing how the museum both educates and entertains at the same time. You can really learn while enjoying yourself. That said, you shouldn't go there if you don't like children as the place is swarmed with kids.

Take a look at one of the following museums below or go back to the general Amsterdam museums page.